Wanli 1592

Chapter 496 He finally got the war he longed for

After hearing Shi Xing's conclusion, Zhu Yijun was taken aback.

He knows the name of Chai Guozhu, he is the commander-in-chief of Ji Town, he is capable of fighting bravely, and he can be regarded as competent if he is arranged in Ji Town, the gate of the capital. , it is okay to be a lieutenant general.

As for Li Chengliang...

He does have experience, enough qualifications, and brilliant records, but...not sure.

Zhu Yijun didn't trust Li Chengliang from the bottom of his heart.

Zhao Zhigao and Shen Li were also taken aback, and suddenly remembered that there was such a person.

The famous Liaodong general who shined during the Jiajing period and the Longqing period, was knighted for his military achievements, and was in the limelight for a while, but because of corruption incidents and the death of Zhang Juzheng, his status was affected, and he was deprived of the power of the Liaodong general. He came to the capital to be raised in captivity. A sense of presence, although he himself is jumping up and down.

It's just that after Xiao Ruxun was born, the limelight was too strong and radiant, which directly overshadowed Li Chengliang's limelight, and he couldn't see any news.

But this old guy is indeed still alive and well. He is 70 years old this year. He is in good health and good spirits. look.

Li Chengliang is really the number one general with the oldest qualifications and the most meritorious service in the Ming Dynasty. He has been in the army for 50 years. With this qualification, the Ming Dynasty has fallen from top to bottom. There is really no other general who can compare with him. Xiao Ruxun It is true that the record is dazzling, but young!
Moreover, Li Chengliang is in the capital, and he can enter the palace with a shout. Xiao Ruxun is far away in Burma, who knows when he will come?So, choose the closest one.

After thinking about it, Zhu Yijun felt that although Li Chengliang was not a pure minister, he was old anyway, and his temperament should be calmer. Some of the previous problems should be gone now.

Reflect on what should be reflected on, and reprimand on what should be reprimanded. His son is still in Liaodong.

So, why not try?
In fact, there is no other better choice. The other Gonghou Bo are just a group of pigs who can make money. They are raised by civil officials and have nothing left. What else can they do?

Zhu Yijun thought about it helplessly, and agreed to Shi Xing's proposal.

Then there is another important question.

"Can the treasury afford the military expenses for this dispatch?"

Shi Xing was taken aback, and the two assistant ministers were taken aback.

"I'm asking you something! Where's the treasury's money?"

Before, Xiao Ruxun asked 10 taels of silver to cry poorly to the guys who sent troops to the Philippines, but now he needs more than [-] taels of silver. In order to prevent these rats from attacking his internal treasury, Zhu Yijun planned to strike first.

Seeing that the emperor seemed to be planning to take the opportunity to attack the treasury, the three people who knew the inside story were able to cooperate with each other without collusion in advance.

"Your Majesty, the old minister will go to the Ministry of Households to verify this matter, and there is probably some money left."

Zhao Zhigao said quickly.

"Your Majesty, Japan's compensation silver has already arrived in the national treasury, and it is really unclear whether it will be affordable or not, depending on the specific situation."

Shi Xing quickly agreed.

"Your Majesty, ministers, please convene an imperial meeting immediately to discuss the strategy of retreating the enemy!"

Shen Li also answered quickly.

When it comes to this matter that is very likely to ruin everyone's fate and future, all civil servants are extremely firm.

The affairs and accounts of the state treasury must not be taken by the emperor, otherwise the emperor would really turn the table angrily, and let the people from Dongchang Fanzi and Jinyiwei go dig everyone's ancestral graves and snatch the money back. There will be chaos, and the lives of people like myself may be hard to protect.

No one knows better than the civil servants how the national treasury is controlled and emptied bit by bit by the civil servants. The current specific situation of the national treasury must not be known to the emperor, and he must not be allowed to know the strange direction of the sum of money, otherwise, How to maintain this fragile balance?
After all, Zhu Yijun didn't speculate so darkly on people's hearts. He felt that the national crisis was at stake, but every courtier must have a sense of urgency, so he didn't pursue it for the time being, and asked them to prepare for the imperial military meeting as soon as possible, especially Li Chengliang. Let's see if Li Chengliang can still go to the battlefield.

Back then Lian Po could still eat meat when he was eighty, but Li Chengliang was seventy, I hope he can still eat meat.

Li Chengliang never expected that such a good thing would happen to him. After so many years of being idle in the capital, although he never gave up the hope of making a comeback, such hope has diminished day by day, almost to the point where it cannot be maintained.

On the one hand, he was getting old slowly, and seeing his weakened body and dwindling spirit, he felt the ruthlessness of the years. On the other hand, Li Rusong succeeded in taking over his position and maintained the position of the Li family. It's a comforting thing to be under control.

That being the case, I simply took him honestly in Beijing to let the emperor and the civil officials rest assured. As long as my son can persist and continue, what's wrong?

The only thing I am dissatisfied with is that the hero of the time has actually made Xiao Ruxun famous, and even overwhelmed him, becoming a marquis, and a hereditary Marquis of Zhennan. Although the fief is far away, this is what he has been pursuing. At the beginning, he was almost on the verge of becoming a world town in Liaodong.

Right now, all I can see is a very old man.

When the internal officer who sent the order came to Li's mansion, Li Chengliang was nostalgic for the past and the present. When he heard the servants report the arrival of the palace, Li Chengliang was still a little bit unresponsive.

"Come and help me!"

Li Chengliang angrily scolded the servants who had no eyesight, and the servants hurriedly stepped forward to support Li Chengliang. When Li Chengliang came to the living room, he saw the long-lost internal official.

"My lord, hurry up and get ready! Your Majesty is in a hurry to summon you!"

Li Chengliang was taken aback.

"Your Majesty summoned me?"

"That's right! Something happened in Datong, and the northern captives are on the sidelines. His Majesty is planning to ask you to discuss military matters, and he plans to appoint you to defend against the northern captives!"

It was only after the internal officer finished speaking that Li Chengliang came to his senses, and the joy in his heart almost broke through the sky.

"Let me change my clothes!"

It took a while for Li Chengliang to speak.

Back in the inner room, Li Chengliang immediately asked his servants to help him change his clothes. While wearing this, Li Chengliang showed ecstasy——

So many years, so many years!I finally waited!I finally waited for this day!A general needs to shine on the battlefield. If there is no war, what is the use of a general?Only war is my stage!
Li Chengliang is glad that he did not completely waste his body, did not indulge in wine and sex, still insisted on practicing martial arts, and still insisted on maintaining his health. Even though he is 70 years old, he is still vigorous when riding a horse and dancing swords. He is still not necessarily better than those weak young scholars be weak.

Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. Li Chengliang has a deep understanding of this.

He finally had the war he longed for.

(End of this chapter)